Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Lecture on Birds and Blooms -- given by Sandra Starley




Sandra will be sharing some of the most beautiful quilts of the 19th Centurywhich currently reside in her collection.  Besides being an appraiser she is an avid collecter of vintage quilts.   Red and green floral appliqué quilts, eagle quilts, baskets and birds, several flower quilts with birds and even one with birds, roosters and fish appliqués.  Come see some amazing early fabrics including an English toile printed in 1799 and pillar prints and chintz.  And there will also some striking star quilts and other treasures.




You may want to bring a camera and writing materials for notes.
The picture above is the 
"4 Eagle and Tulips Medallion Quilt, 1860s, Pennsylvania"

below:  
"1840s Applique Eagle and Stars Quilt"
Below:  
"Detail of Unusual Floral Wreath Medallion with Intricate Applique"
Below: 
"1860 Basket Quilt with Folk Art Appliques"

Date:

Thu, Jan 16, 2014 at 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Instructor:Sandra Starley
AQS Certified Appraiser

1 comment:

  1. Can't wait until January. See more at
    http://www.utahquiltappraiser.blogspot.com/

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